Biology – Soil Analysis Laboratory

Sample Results

Texture: Sample 1 - sand Sample 2 – clay Sample 3 – loam

Density: Sample 1 Sample 2 Sample 3

10% heavy 40% heavy 10% heavy

60% medium 40% medium 70% medium

30% light 20% light 20% light

Permeability: Sample 1 Sample 2 Sample 3

60 sec 100 sec 30 sec

Microscopic Exam:

Illustrations Sample 1 Sample 2 Sample 3

Color: Sample 1 - Light Brown Sample 2 – Yellow Sample 3 - white

Carbonate Testing: Sample 1 - negative Sample 2 – positive Sample 3 - negative

Sulfide Testing: Sample 1 - negative Sample 2 – negative Sample 3 - positive

Ph Testing: Sample 1 – 6.9 Sample 2 – 7.1 Sample 3 – 6.5

Organic Reduction: Sample 1 - Sample 2 – Sample 3

start weight = 199.90 grams start weight = 175.50 g start weight = 175.50 g

ending weight = 170.75 grams ending weight = 170.00 g ending weight=170.00 g

Summary: In our experiment and analysis of the three soil samples, several differences were noted. These include: